unearthing
|un-earth-ing|
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/ʌnˈɜrθɪŋ/
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/ʌnˈɜːθɪŋ/
(unearth)
reveal hidden
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unearth' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unerthe,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'erthe' meant 'earth.'
Historical Evolution
'unerthe' transformed into the modern English word 'unearth' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove from the earth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to discover something hidden.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of discovering something hidden, especially by digging it up.
The archaeologists are unearthing ancient artifacts.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45